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  • On 16 June, the Day of the African Child was commemorated in all South Sudanese refugee camps in Gambella region. Children’s activities to mark the day included: songs, cultural show, football and volleyball matches.
    highlight 21 Jul 2016 (7 years ago)
    Ethiopia / South Sudan - Refugees
  • On 23 March, the World Water Day was celebrated under the theme: “Better water for better jobs”. During the celebration refugees demonstrated importance of water for human life through local songs and dramas. UNHCR urged refugees to manage water in sustainable manner and to ensure that all people including those living with disabilities have access to safe water.
    highlight 07 Apr 2016 (7 years ago)
    Ethiopia / South Sudan - Refugees
  • On 7 October, a three-week Back to School campaign climaxed in Kule camp marking the reopening of schools for the 2015/2016 academic year. Simultaneous grand marches took place in other refugee camps. UNHCR, ARRA and partners made remarks encouraging refugees to focus on their studies and stay in school.
    highlight 20 Oct 2015 (8 years ago)
    Ethiopia / South Sudan - Refugees
  • On 8 March the International Women’s Day was colourfully celebrated in refugee camps in Gambella region. The occasion was marked with traditional dancers, songs by school children, drama and speeches that focused on gender equality promotion. The Refugee Central Committee (RCC) chairpersons spoke of the need for the refugee community to change some of the cultural habits that deny women opportunities to participate in leadership. Among few things mentioned were early marriage which prevent girls from completing higher education.
    highlight 07 Apr 2016 (7 years ago)
    Ethiopia / South Sudan - Refugees
  • PRM / CDC / U.S. Embassy Mission visited Gambella for monitoring and evaluation of USG-funded programs and to assess humanitarian situation from 10-16 November.
    highlight 10 Nov 2014 (9 years ago)
    Ethiopia / South Sudan - Refugees
  • Refugee Coordination Mission from Geneva visited Gambella from 12 – 14 Nov 2014.
    highlight 12 Nov 2014 (9 years ago)
    Ethiopia / South Sudan - Refugees
  • Relocation of new South Sudanese refugee arrivals from Burbeiy and Matar transit centres to new Pugnido 2 camp was completed on 3 Sept 2015 with 8,897 relocated
    highlight 09 Sep 2015 (8 years ago)
    Ethiopia / South Sudan - Refugees
  • Relocation of new South Sudanese refugee arrivals from Matar transit centre to Pugnido 2 camp commenced on 25 August 2015 following development of the new camp.
    highlight 09 Sep 2015 (8 years ago)
    Ethiopia / South Sudan - Refugees
  • Relocation of new South Sudanese refugee arrivals from Pagak transit centre commenced on 4 September 2015 with 4,654 relocated by 8 September.
    highlight 09 Sep 2015 (8 years ago)
    Ethiopia / South Sudan - Refugees
  • The 16 Days of Activism to End Violence against Women was launched in all refugee camps in Gambella region on 25 November.
    highlight 25 Nov 2014 (9 years ago)
    Ethiopia / South Sudan - Refugees